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Ultraviolet Rays

I hear some about UV - B rays from the sun and the affects of it to help us produce vitamin D. From what I can find out, welding produces the same type of skin burning rays, just much more intense.

I'm starting to think there is more to your health and feeling well when you weld as opposed to when you don't. Even a day behind the arc makes me feel so much better than the days I don't see / feel the light.

I don't drink coffee, but maybe burning a couple rods could be just as uplifting as a cup of joe?

Its probably more of a mental thing than a healthy practice but then again, happy is healthy.

I hear some about UV - B rays from the sun and the affects of it to help us produce vitamin D. From what I can find out, welding produces the same type of skin burning rays, just much more intense.

I'm starting to think there is more to your health and feeling well when you weld as opposed to when you don't. Even a day behind the arc makes me feel so much better than the days I don't see / feel the light.

I don't drink coffee, but maybe burning a couple rods could be just as uplifting as a cup of joe?

Its probably more of a mental thing than a healthy practice but then again, happy is healthy.

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Just saying I always feel better when I have a project going on. I have noticed it again this week.
I had one small job Monday. Now Friday I feel like I've been hit by a truck. Been working OT on regular job but not that much.

Anyway, with all the dangers of welding, there might be a hidden benefit we don't know about.

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I hear some about UV - B rays from the sun and the affects of it to help us produce vitamin D. From what I can find out, welding produces the same type of skin burning rays, just much more intense.

I'm starting to think there is more to your health and feeling well when you weld as opposed to when you don't. Even a day behind the arc makes me feel so much better than the days I don't see / feel the light.

I don't drink coffee, but maybe burning a couple rods could be just as uplifting as a cup of joe?

Its probably more of a mental thing than a healthy practice but then again, happy is healthy.

What do you guys think about it?

Since I don't know nothin' 'bout doctorin' I suggest you ask your own doctor about the effects of UV during your next visit to get the definitive answer. It's a serious matter. As H80N said, it is cumulative, which means, like so many things, it tends to show up more as we age.

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Yea Joe, I guess I need to get a doctor, haven't really got one. Scared to go due to all the things he might find.

I understand that cumulative affect, just another worry, didn't care when I was younger but I do now.

Broc, that's kind of funny, I had a job not to long ago that made me question if I really wanted to rush out and fix things. Took a few days to get over it. But most things go well and keeps the drive alive.